Cotton Production by State
The US produces 4.9B bu of cotton across 20 states and 14.2M acres. Texas leads with 19.8% of production.
4.9B bu
Total Production
14.2M acres
Total Acreage
20
Producing States
Top Cotton Producing States
| # | State | Production | Acreage | % of US Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 958.2M bu | 3.5M acres | 19.8% |
| 2 | Georgia | 860.3M bu | 1.1M acres | 17.7% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 462.9M bu | 505K acres | 9.5% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 351.6M bu | 395K acres | 7.2% |
| 5 | Missouri | 348.6M bu | 330K acres | 7.2% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 279.9M bu | 370K acres | 5.8% |
| 7 | Alabama | 276.8M bu | 375K acres | 5.7% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 233.3M bu | 260K acres | 4.8% |
| 9 | Texas | 197.2M bu | 3.5M acres | 4.1% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 155.9M bu | 205K acres | 3.2% |
| 11 | Georgia | 103.6M bu | 1.1M acres | 2.1% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 94.9M bu | 505K acres | 2.0% |
| 13 | Missouri | 80.5M bu | 330K acres | 1.7% |
| 14 | Louisiana | 79.5M bu | 115K acres | 1.6% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 77.3M bu | 310K acres | 1.6% |
| 16 | Mississippi | 73.1M bu | 395K acres | 1.5% |
| 17 | Virginia | 70.1M bu | 80K acres | 1.4% |
| 18 | Kansas | 50.4M bu | 88K acres | 1.0% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 49.9M bu | 260K acres | 1.0% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 46.8M bu | 370K acres | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Texas is the top cotton producer, accounting for 19.8% of US production with 958.2M bu.
The US produces 4.9B bu of cotton across 14.2M acres in 20 states.
Sources: USDA NASS
Production data from USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service surveys.